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 Pro·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.]
 1. To set forth. [Obs.]
    That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up.   --Chapman.
 2. To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
 3. To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
    I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.
 To propose to one's self, to intend; to design.